Neftina Beach
cove · Lemnos · Lemnos and Agios Efstratios
Neftina Beach is a cove on the island of Lemnos, in the Lemnos and Agios Efstratios cruising area.
The bay opens towards the north-west (316°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in east, south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
Partial shelter in north-east and south-west wind.
No shelter in north (meltemi), west and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north.
Swell can come in from west to north (276°–8°).
- sheltered
- partly
- exposed
Shelter is estimated from open water and swell, not from wind strength: a strong wind can still gust over the land.
Here, shelter depends on tonight's wind. Seadromy reads the forecast and tells you before you leave.
Seabed, depth and room
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Good holding.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: large (about 9.4 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (1 within 600 m).
Nothing ashore: a wild anchorage.
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In north wind: 'Agios Stefanos, 7.8 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Zematas Beach, 1.5 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Kotsinas Beach, 2.9 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Kotsinas Beach, 2.9 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Kotsinas Beach, 2.9 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Zematas Beach cove · 1.5 NM by sea
- Kotsinas Beach cove · 2.9 NM by sea
- Faraklou cove · 4.7 NM by sea
- 'Agios Stefanos marina · 7.8 NM by sea
- Katalakko cove · 8.5 NM by sea
- Mandri cove · 8.6 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Lemnos and Agios Efstratios by wind
More places – Lemnos
- Mikro fanari cove
- Nea Koutali marina
- Richa nera cove
Questions
Is Neftina Beach sheltered from the meltemi?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is 'Agios Stefanos, 7.8 NM by sea.
Is Neftina Beach sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Neftina Beach?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Neftina Beach?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding. Room to anchor: large (about 9.4 ha).
Can you spend the night at Neftina Beach?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.